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Lecture

Yanky Fachler
A Thriving Nazi Party in Palestine: The Story of the German Templers

Tuesday 4.02.2025

Summary

Under the noses of the British Mandatory authorities, members of the Nazi party openly paraded with swastika flags in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tel Aviv. Hundreds of Palestinian-born Hebrew speakers fought for Germany in both world wars. Welcome to the world of the Palestinian Templers.

Yanky Fachler

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Broadcaster, writer, ghostwriter and blogger Yanky Fachler was born in the UK, lived for many years in Israel, and currently lives in Ireland. Since 7 October 2023, he has posted over 2,800 pieces as part of “Yanky’s Morale Boosting Doodles” (email yankyfachler@gmail.com to subscribe.) During COVID, Yanky delivered 250 Zoom talks, and he is now a regular speaker on Lockdown University. His books include Igniting the Chutzpah spark embedded in your DNA; Fire in the Belly; 6 Officers, 2 Lions and 750 Mules; God’s Little Errand Boys; and Jewish Letchworth: A Microcosm of the Jewish Communal Experience.